Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Casual Dining Preferences Market Force Information unveiled a survey on casual dining preferences across the United States highlighting shifting trends influenced by economic factors and evolving consumer tastes. Read the full Summer Employment Forecast, which includes a state-by-state forecast of summer jobs, here.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Everyone and everything influences the personal and professional product that we become. It is important to note that to whatever degree we allow it to happen – influencers are all around us – shaping and molding the cook, chef, and person that others will see. So, for better or worse – here are my remembrances.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Jobs are posted, a few apply, many of the applicants dont show for an interview and others after being hired never return after the first week (or sometimes the first day). Wages have gone up still no one is biting. Where are the workers? Are we missing something here?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

For example, most restaurants are partnering or subscribing with food delivery apps, like Food Panda, so you may not need to hire your own delivery personnel. Social media influencers are all the rage when it comes to promotional material and it’s undeniable that their reach is considerable. Reach Out to Local Foodies.

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Marketing Food Safety Social Media Small Business 568

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

Everybody in the world is hiring at the same time.” Hiring bonuses are also being offered. And then there’s the restaurant’s customer data, which is increasingly being handed off to the delivery apps as they grow in influence. As the co-owner of two Asheville, N.C.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

From onboarding new hires to upskilling existing staff, a comprehensive training program can improve customer service, boost efficiency, and foster a positive work culture. 7shifts has developed its own hiring and training course for restaurants to help you with the entire recruitment and onboarding process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This can be achieved through a variety of tactics, such as media coverage, influencer partnerships and social media campaigns. You’ve recently hired an industry-respected individual to a top position. PR helps create buzz for your restaurant through media outreach,creating news and partnerships with influencers.

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Social Media Employee Relations Food Safety Customer Service 493

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2021

You know, the usual in 2021. The stately, longstanding finance executive who has never heard of TikTok will inevitably look at this plan and say, “Wow, no way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Safety issues around marijuana consumption are of major concern if an employee is involved in a work mishap while under the influence. And if your business is one that tests potential candidates before hiring, you may have to face upset applicants who challenge your decision if you choose not to onboard them. New Safety Issues.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Consider the fact that nearly 50 percent of diners are influenced by social media. It’s often worth it to hire a marketing manager who knows how to strategize and build your brand by: Planning campaigns and specific messaging. But, chances are you got into the restaurant business to manage or cook, not to market.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2023

As part of our Serving What's Next webinar series, four restaurant managers shared their approach to hiring, training, and retaining. She knows while it takes time to hire the right people, it ultimately leads to less turnover. Anytime we have to rush hire, we're setting everybody up for failure," says Piper.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Although concerns about customer sensitivity influenced pricing decisions, only 9 percent of restaurants did not change prices in 2024, down 19 percent from 2023, indicating a stronger shift towards strategic price increases. Revenue growth in 2024 was largely driven by menu price adjustments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

The most efficient way to automate compliance is through an AI-driven WFM platform, which serves as the nexus for staffing, scheduling, payroll, and other key operations functions influenced by labor laws. Restaurants should adopt WFM technology with AI at the core to maximize the potential for automation.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Collaborate with influencers Collaborating with influencers and food bloggers can significantly boost your restaurant's visibility and attract new customers. Identify local influencers or food bloggers who align with your restaurant's brand and values. times more impactful than influencer content.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

General Motors would never build and equip an auto plant, hire the entire staff, and create a marketing strategy until the car they intend to build is designed, prototyped, and presented to various focus groups first. Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Capital infusions fund additional equipment purchases, hire staff quickly or secure upgraded real estate locations. Investors generally push hard for influence or even majority board seats directing strategy and operations. What kind of decision authority are you expecting in return for capital investments?

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. Staffing: Find, Hire, and Schedule. Keep in mind that every coffee shop is going to be different, influenced by its location, size, and target market. Staffing: Find, Hire, and Schedule.

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The Rail

JUNE 11, 2025

Include key milestones like finalizing the lease, completing renovations, hiring staff, ordering equipment, and doing test runs of your menu. Hire and Train the Right Team Staff can make or break your new restaurant. The right team brings your vision to life, while the wrong hires can lead to poor reviews and high turnover.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2019

GMs make decisions that influence the entire organization and must consistently deliver top-of-the-line service. This is why hiring from within the company proves to be a smart move. He says, “The best way to hire a general manager is through using the resources and people you have internally. Finding the Rght GM.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

JUNE 22, 2020

To stand out, i t’s best to hire a professional photographer to take pictures of your restaurant and dishes. . Under the Influence. Do a quick search for influencers and food bloggers in your area on Instagram. Influencer marketing can be one of the most lucrative marketing methods available to a restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As restaurants hire new employees, they are finding it more difficult to come across experienced workers who can also train other team members. Amid forced closures, the pandemic influenced restaurant adaptations overnight. Some jurisdictions prevent the practice altogether. Cocktails-To-Go.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

About a year and more than a dozen episodes later, we had the privilege to interview a wide range of folks with advice on everything from hiring staff , to creating content, to providing benefits, and increasing profits. Storytelling is an essential part of the hiring process. Hire for fit rather than skill.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2022

It’s best to hire a professional photographer for this. The layout should be influenced by your logo, too. Use social media to highlight your brand values, products, and menu and engage with your customers and influencers. If they see delectable photographs of your food, they’re more likely to order.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

TikTok influencer Maria Vehera posted a video enjoying one of the Middle Eastern confections over a year ago that eventually garnered 125 million views. She plays up the ASMR appeal of the different textures—crunchy, creamy and silky—as she bites into the bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

New Ideas and New Influences. Be selective about who you hire as a contractor to manage the buildout. For diners, having new and different options near the retailers and mixed-use environments they already on and are familiar with is (in some cases quite literally!) icing on the cake. Look for opportunities to save (e.g.

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Dine-in Retail Consumer Goods Innovation 529

Culinary Cues

MARCH 25, 2021

Communication is core to greatness. [] A NETWORK OF INFLUENCE: Greatness is rarely an individual effort. Chefs must know how to identify, hire, train, mentor, coach, evaluate, and sometimes cut a team member loose if his or her presence has a negative impact on the team. Treating everyone with respect is the price of admission.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2025

Amish people use less technology, speak Pennsylvania Dutch, grow more of their own food, and are more conservative; theres a tendency amongst the Amish to not travel by plane, taking horses and buggies, hired drivers, or trains instead. Then, in a serious tone, You should talk to the Amish.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 14, 2023

Operators, saying they're being "held hostage" by customer survey standards and new ownership requirements, have hired an attorney and may influence franchise regulations. The company says it just wants to run good restaurants.

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Franchise Franchising Influencer Hiring 263

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Third, the onslaught of opioid, vaping, and alcohol combinations have forced the restaurant industry to begin hiring completely different generations of rock star employees, in both the front and back of the house. For this reason, a lot of restaurants are going to start hiring delivery staff, even if they never did before.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

This means that restaurant owners and managers are scrambling to find and hire new staff, but savvy operators are turning to technology to not only augment existing staff, but alleviate employee stress as well. But digital menu boards can do more than just add a “wow” factor to the drive-thru experience.

Employee Relations 493

Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 493

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

Deane expects the practical programs to greatly appeal to hiring managers eager to bolster their ranks from an expanded pool of educated candidates with long-term aspirations. “It [can be] hard when I create something interpreted as out of touch with the area,” says Deane.

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Food Supply Recruiting Education Influencer 419

The Rail

MAY 12, 2025

Remember, location influences customer flow, staff retention, and menu pricing. This is where hiring professional restaurant equipment movers becomes crucial. Invite friends, family, loyal customers, and local influencers to sample your menu and experience the new space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2023

Some examples could be: Publishing high-quality content revolving around your concept, Running a consistent PR strategy where your restaurant is frequently mentioned in food reviews and lists, Forming strong relationships with online influencers who can regularly post organic content about your brand.

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Social Media Website Management SEO Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

Are meeting the demands of key stakeholders (including customers, employees, investors, the media, and influencers) who want to align with reputable, ethical, sustainable, humane, diverse organizations. Respect their customers and work diligently to earn their trust and loyalty.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

One could claim, and rightfully so, that he had the greatest influence on the profession and that the chefs’ job was elevated to new levels because of Escoffier’s efforts, approach towards cooking, vision, and skill. He would ask: “What are you doing to excite and inspire the next generation of cooks? ” Enough said!

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Hotels Front of House Fine Dining Back of House 341

7 Shifts

JULY 9, 2021

From hiring restaurant employees to growth to the tough decisions, Hopoddy looks to its core values every single day. For the latest episode of the 7shifts podcast, we synced up with Kelly McCutcheon of Hopdoddy Burger Bar to discuss how they came up with theirs. With 20 plus locations across the southeast U.S.,

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Take-out Bar Influencer Hiring 370

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Manager personalities generally shape the way a business is run and heavily influence the company culture. These managers hire people that can compliment their weaknesses and those that are eager to learn new skills. Is there something you should be doing differently?

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